The Ethics Education Fellowship is a unique collaborative effort to promote Ethics Education to contribute to global citizenship and building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
The Convening of Champions in Abu Dhabi is a milestone in the Ethics Education Fellowship collaboration and an opportunity to amplify its importance and the gains made so far. It will provide a platform to reflect on the critical role Ethics Education plays in the current context and how it can contribute to building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
Convening of Champions - High Level Segment
Date: 25 April 2024 | Time: 09.30 AM (UAE Time)
Join decision-makers and key stakeholders in this high-level panel, live from Abu Dhabi!
In this event, we will reflect on the importance of ethics education, and its contribution to fostering social cohesion, promoting human fraternity, and empowering children and young people to make a difference in their societies.
This event will provide a space to share challenges, opportunities, and recommendations to transform education, as well as commitments to strengthen national teacher training, policies, and investment in ethics education programs.
Welcome Remarks
09.30 – 10.00 (UAE Time)
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi (Video Message)
H.E. Dr. Khalid Al Ghaith
Mr. Hironari Miyamoto (Video Message)
Children Representatives (Video Message)
Ethics Education Fellowship: Insights from the Implementation
10.20 – 10.40 (UAE Time)
Mrs. Mary Kangethe
Dr. Itje Chodidjha
Mrs. Maria Lucia Uribe
Panel Discussion: Ethics Education - Catalyzing Transformative Learning
11.15 – 12.45 (UAE Time)
Mr. Lim Hyun Mook
Dr. Sameera Abdulla Alhosani
Ms. Sophia Ashipala (Video Message)
Mr. Michael Holländer (Online)
Dr. Fadi Daou
Country Leadership and Commitments
12.45 – 13.15 (UAE Time)
Hon Mrs. Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun (Video Message)
Hon. Dr. Justin Davis Valentin (Video Message)
Dr. Linda Barallon
Dr. Rachmadi Widdiharto
Mr. Kariuki Mugwe
Mr. Deepak Sharma
Mr. Habibur Rahman
Closing ceremony: Awards and Announcement of Second Phase
13.30 – 13.45 (UAE Time)
H.E. Dr. Khalid Al Ghaith
Mr. Alexandros Makarigakis (Online)
Ms. Scheherazade Feddal
Prayers from Religious Leaders
13.45 – 14.00 (UAE Time)
Dr. Chinthamani Yogi
Rt. Rev. Willybard Lagho
Dr. Mahmoud Nagah
Watch the livestream on YouTube!
The Ethics Education Fellowship was launched in 2022 by:
Arigatou International together with the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, the Muslim Council of Elders, Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office, and UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, with the engagement of the Ministries of Education of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal and Seychelles, and the support of the respective UNESCO National Commissions.